Parenting is by no means an exact sicence and we all want our daughters to grow up happy, healthy and brimming with confidence. We have compiled some useful pointers to help ensure your daughter gets the best possible chance to shine.
By Fiona Gibson
The adventure starts here…
Your instinct tells you to protect and nurture your daughter.
Dirt is good!
Mirror, mirror…
The greatest influence on self-esteem is positive feedback from family and peers, according to research carried out by Girlguiding UK.
A princess moment
Of course, that’s not to say girls should be denied a delve around in the dressing up box or even your make-up bag.
A friend in need…
Girls tend to gather and socialise in smaller groups than boys do, according to a study by Liverpool John Moores University.
Here come the boys!
Boys are typically more active and physically adventurous than girls, according to the Liverpool John Moores study.
What’s in the toy box?
Tucking in
Research indicates that girls as young as seven worry about being fat, and there’s no doubt that our children’s generation faces enormous pressure o
Your little star
Discovering a talent not only builds confidence, but also helps to convey the message that it’s who we are that really matters - and not merely what
‘I can do it, Mummy!’
It’s natural to want to leap in and help our children at every turn - but girls in particular benefit from discovering that they ca
Just the two of you…
One of the best things about having a daughter? Being together when it’s just the two of you.
